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TEGD

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11/26/2012 10:10 AM
Hi all i'm new to this site. I have a GSP puppy hes 5 months old on the 16th Dec, Hes currently 20" high from the shoulders. Whats the 'usual' height for his age? I'm worried he will grow to be too large as I want to show him and the breed standard says 23-25" High. Thoughts please?

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MH
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11/26/2012 10:29 AM
They reach their full height at about 6 months, so I wouldn't worry about it. Your best bet in judging his final height though would be the parents. How tall are they?

Bev Quarles, the Pointer Sisters (Belle and Halo), the Outlaw GSP (Johnny Ringo) and the little Princess (Fauna) Yellow Rose GSPs "A dog has the soul of a philosopher." - Plato

TEGD

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11/26/2012 10:39 AM
To be honest i'm not sure on the height of them, they are both UK show champions so I can't imagine they are bigger than the breed standard. Hes got 5 inches to grow to be at the top end. Lets hope he will stop at 6mths. I'm being a worried Mommy now

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MH
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11/26/2012 11:18 AM
Quit worrying mom. Even if he is a bit over, that is not a severe penalty and I have seen judges put up some big dogs. One of my bitches is on the top of the standard and she had no problems finishing. Remember height is not a DQ and they cannot measure them.

Bev Quarles, the Pointer Sisters (Belle and Halo), the Outlaw GSP (Johnny Ringo) and the little Princess (Fauna) Yellow Rose GSPs "A dog has the soul of a philosopher." - Plato

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